Using the RODE WIRELESS GO with FiLMiC Pro

In this video we test out the recording range and audio quality of the built-in mic from the RODE WIRELESS GO microphone system - and show how this all works using a smartphone running the FiLMiC Pro app.
Keep in mind for best results you can attach a higher-end microphone to the transmitter instead of using the built-in mic (but that mic is pretty good and creates an all-in-one solution for some jobs).
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[@b3naqua]

I've been using the Wireless Go for all my youtube videos lately. Love ittttttt

[@nospam-hn7xm]

It's amazing how the kit for filmmaking is getting smaller, better and less expensive. Another great video--well done and succinct.

[@cristinataccone2841]

Yes! No other video pointed out how to manually control the audio. I was very worried about not getting the sound lower! Thank you so much. Will check out all your links!

[@mischadallmann7996]

FINALLY someone who told me how to set the volume manually! Thank you!!!

[@RyanLawless]

Thanks for pointing out the versatility of the RWG. Pairing it to the phone makes it even more appealing to me now; that didn't even occur to me.

[@samuelpatchett684]

Thanks for the product review. It was very helpful. As always, great content.

[@KurtLorenz]

The Complete Guide is awesome! I highly recommend it!

[@iphoneographers]

Thanks! 🙌🏻

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Great video. I used my Wireless GO system on a feature film. The sound mixer guy we got for the final to DCP was quite impressed with the sound quality. Even more impressed when he found out it was recorded with the Wireless GO. Further proof that this system is production ready.

[@iphoneographers]

Very cool, that’s great to hear! Thanks for watching and sharing that info.

[@e2calero]

Great gadget for recording your sound, nice 👍 range too. I’ve been using my Bluetooth with FilmicPro. I love your videos and honest reviews. Also your sense of HuMor..!!! crash test for all your equipment..!!! Hope nothing is busted. I will continue to watch and learn more from you. Kudos. Thanks again for sharing your equipment and how to use it.

[@iphoneographers]

Thanks for your feedback and for watching!

[@yaseennaseer4034]

As always great review

[@patricklevar]

Wow I didn't know about adjusting the mic level at the bottom very cool tip thank you🤣👍🏾🤓🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BenjiDWJ]

An awesome video as always! 😁 Keep up the stellar job 👊

[@iphoneographers]

Thanks!

[@JarradShaw]

Deselect Auto Gain😱!!! No one... NO ONE has shown how to use mics with smartphones. Damn, I’ve been hooking up the new Deity v-mic D3 Pro shotgun mic and thought, that’s it. Blake, love it man. Everyone shows how to turn gain down on DSLR’s to improve external mic hook ups. But no, again, NO ONE has shown what to do when using a smartphone like the iPhone X or XS. If you have more to offer about this subject I’d sure love to hear your advise and opinions on this. Thanks Blake

[@iphoneographers]

Glad it was helpful! 👍🏻 Thanks for the feedback. Audio controls are limited, but there’s enough control there to get good results.

[@IskyIskandar]

great video, thanks much

[@david_karner]

Filmic Pro on my iPhone isn't showing "Headset Microphone" in the Audio menu. Help?

[@RabbitViewTV]

Can you please explain the cord set-up to use the Rode Wireless Go with the iphone and monitoring the audio w/ headphones? Thanks.

[@iphoneographers]

You could use a Lightning splitter or wireless headphones. This video should help... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2e2eXqAltGdeJo

[@akbgaming1987]

I’m not picking up any sound on my IPhone 11 Pro I’m using the Rode Go the mini version and I’ve noticed it’s only a two band instead of a 3Band. I’ve to get a TRRS I’ve been told

[@mikethorkildson556]

Blake, LOVE this video!!! 2 questions on it, and the Filmic App. 1-Distance, recording a live performance, would this benefit, as it would be so much closer to the musicians, or do you think it would over modulate? 2-the slider (@ the 2:55 mark), and sorry for the simplistic question, but is that to limit the input? Meaning, if it is loud, slide it down to the left, and if quiet, slide to the right? Thanks

[@iphoneographers]

Thanks! 1. Having it close is normally always better. You can control the levels so they won’t over modulate or use the auto gain. Would suggest testing it though. 2. Yes, you’re setting the input levels and you use the VU meters to do this based on the input signal.

[@Mechrank]

Can u suggest a good budget wide lens for iphone? Seeing these starts from 99 USD, with this price tag i purchased sony SEL1650 kit lens for my sony a6000.

[@iphoneographers]

RhinoShield makes some affordable options... We did a video on the wide/macro lens kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXirpHlqgrWsaqs

[@BHUNTS]

Question... can the transmitter be used as a traditional external mic without the receiver by plugging into the phone? I would like to use this with a Movi Cinema Robot as a primary mic and then also have the ability to use the wireless lav set up for interviews.

[@iphoneographers]

Don’t believe so. The mic is built in so the only way to get the signal out is wirelessly to the receiver.

[@iSpike]

F A N T A S T I C and very well produced.

[@iphoneographers]

Thanks!

[@TheHenryclifford]

Hi, I have just bought this exact set up but using an iPhone 11 Pro max. Filmic pro just won't recognise the ext Rode microphone. I've tried using another SC7 patch cable and its still not recognising it. The lightning adapter works with headphones so its not that. The only other thing I can think is that the output jack from the rode receiver is faulty? The receiver is pairing with the mic transmitter.

[@iphoneographers]

Hmmm. Yeah sounds like an issue with the jack as you say. Try connecting it to another device or camera to see if it works. But the setup does work with FP and iPhone 11 Pro Max as that’s what we’re currently using too.

[@SirSalter]

Where are the links to the stuff you used in this video... like the wires and adapter? 🤔

[@MediaGoneMad]

This might be a dumb question, but how do you get the audio meters to appear on the right side like you do in Filmic Pro... I can't seem to do that... I've got the latest version... love your videos! Cheers!

[@iphoneographers]

This is for the iPhone X or above and Android devices with the wider aspect ratio.

[@thinkoholic9441]

What tripod do you use...the one that fell :-)

[@lenaing3269]

I don't like spiders either, lol. Thanks for this review. I want to do more projects with my iphone. This mic is clutch.

[@askandyanything]

I cant figure it out..do i use the bluetooth audio for the rode? Because when i do it any other way I dont get any sound. What are your thoughts on the LC-C35 instead of the whole dongle set up?Also not able to get audio with the rode hooked up to my cannon 70D and I have been thru close to 20 youtube videos so far trying to find how to get it working with the cannon or with filmic pro thru my iphone.

[@iphoneographers]

Need to make sure you’re using the correct adapter. Seems like you might have a TRRS vs. TRS issue going on. No Bluetooth, just connect cable.

[@askandyanything]

@@iphoneographers I have the black on one end gray on the other and red cord in between which I ordered online after watching a video on what I needed to use a wireless mic with an iphone. I attached that to the iphone dongle and I have also tried the LC-C35 (The Saramonic LC-C35 is a short audio cable with an integrated analog-to-digital converter and an Apple Certified Lightning Connector that enables you to connect audio signals (such as the output of a wireless microphone receiver) directly to the Lightning port on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.) So not sure why not working with either of those. I have never really had success trying to use wireless mics with my 70D but i just upgraded the firmware and set up my audio record to manual. Cant figure it out. I have a message into Rode since I cant get it to work with either my 70D or my iphone X.

[@Isaacmantx]

I found Filmic Pro to be non compatible with Deity’s V-mic D3 Pro for some reason. ALL other apps (native, moment, etc) and ALL other devices have had zero issues with this mic. Do you happen to know a work around, since y’all shoot on filmic pro so much??

[@iphoneographers]

That’s a weird one as have used that mic with FP successfully. Have you tried other mics with FP? Just wonder if you have a setting that might be turned off. Will test it though and see if there’s an issue.

[@JarradShaw]

Wow, with no AC it’s an amazing sound. Blake, another question. I use LumaFusion and everything really on the new iPad Pro to edit my footage and put it up on my channel. But... Is there any post editing/processing for audio on iPad or App Store? I used to use Audacity on my laptop, and that little program did everything I needed and for a great price. It would cleaned up all background noise and would help me fine and enhance folks speaking that I was speaking to or interviewing. I’d love to find something that could do that on the new Pro. If you know of anything similar to Audacity I’d appreciate some direction, or another video. Thanks again Blake.

[@iphoneographers]

Primarily use Audition as have a subscription to Adobe CC. But have played with these iOS apps some (not a lot though) and they may be worth looking into… AudioMaster Pro: apps.apple.com/us/app/audiomaster-pro-improve-sound/id1245652090 AudioFix Pro: For Videos apps.apple.com/us/app/audiofix-pro-for-videos/id1254139869

[@shabarreira]

Desperately seeking help! I have the wireless ME and i can not for the life of me get the TX mic to work. when i plug in the RX to the phone it ONLY picks up the RX not the TX. I am using Filmic Pro as my video / audio recording. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@iphoneographers]

I cover some of the mic settings with the app in this video, see if that helps. I don’t use these mics a lot, but not had connection problems… kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYnRd4CFpMxpopI

[@dtyusufceylan]

Which db level Do you prefer ? Low medium high? I have problems on medium. Sound is very distorted

[@iphoneographers]

Pretty much always leave it in the lowest setting, but this will depend on the camera you’re using.

[@dtyusufceylan]

@@iphoneographers i ise iPhone and filmic pro so I can adjust gain on filmic pro too. Low on mic-high on filmic pro /or high on mic-low on filmic pro,what do you suggest? Thank you🖐🏻

[@JarradShaw]

Don’t back up, lol! Even with AC going it sounds really really good.

[@bobstl8647]

Hi Blake, Great video. Lots of questions. :-( I have an iPhone XR. Using it for real estate videos and client interview, sometimes interviewing 2 peoplle at same time. I have a Smooth Q Gimbal....and bought the Apple adapter and a Bilken splitter. Questions: 1) Is it worth upgrading to Smooth 4 gimbal? Does that work well with the XR and FilMiC Pro? 2) Lighting: What's the best light I can attach to a soft shoe for my real estate videos? I'll have all lights on , and the appropriate windows, but is there a smaller/but quality good light you recommend? 3) The W-Go is highly recommended. But, how do i ask questions live, and record 2 people at the same time??? Overall: Wish I would have waited for the 11 with the ultra wide camera, but oh well. Thanks in advance for answering all of these questions. Thank you!!!!!!!! -Bob Brandt, St. Louis p.s. Stay safe and healthy!

[@iphoneographers]

Hi Bob, let’s see if I can help.., 1. Yes the Smooth 4 is better, but it’s weight capacity isn’t great. You might also look at the Smooth Q2. It’s nice too. 2. Lighting for a room? That’s tough for on camera kinds, but would look at the Aputure AL-M9 or MC. Both pretty bright but very light and affordable. 3. You would need two mics to do that and a mixer to get both signals into the phone/app. Or use a Zoom recorder or similar to record and then sync it in editing. Hope that makes sense. :)

[@exclusivelynyc]

Awesome video. Why did you have to turn of the auto gain control! I recorded a church but the audio was low. I'm wondering now if it's because the auto gain control? Church audio is hard to record because of clipping when they yell. Any advice? I was about 15 feet away with the camera and the "dead cat" was on. Thanks.

[@iphoneographers]

Pretty much always want to set the levels manually with an external mic and it also lowers the noise floor. The auto gain can raise that when there’s silence. Typically would set it to where it peaks around -12 then boost sound in post. Sometimes -9 or -6 work too depending on the shoot. Just don’t want it to over-modulate by hitting 0.

[@exclusivelynyc]

@@iphoneographers thank you. You have a video of increasing volume in post? Thanks

[@DustDevilNomad]

How does it handle wind noise? Do they sell a windscreen for it?

[@iphoneographers]

Pretty well. It comes with two furry windshields (didn’t use them here). Or of course you’d have one on another mic when using it as a transmitter.

[@montrealfilmguy]

I have a Huawei p20 pro so this is going to be a brainstorm to plug the Rode Go in it.

[@iphoneographers]

USB-C to 3.5mm adapter should do the trick?

[@madelaineadam6620]

Hi! I have a Sarmonic Blink 500 audio system for my iPhone. I hooked it up, sound seemed to be working, then I go to play back and I hear nothing. What am I doing wrong?

[@iphoneographers]

What camera app are you using? Make sure you can see the audio meters moving with the input sound. If using the native camera there are no meters though, so you’ll have to test. You also might make sure that your lightning adapter is properly connected.

[@madelaineadam6620]

@@iphoneographers Filmic Pro. I forgot to mention that. It works for my iPhone camera, but not when I record through Filmic pro.

[@iphoneographers]

Are you seeing the audio meters move when the mic is plugged in?

[@madelaineadam6620]

@@iphoneographers I’m not even seeing meters when it’s just my iPhone mic 😭 it’s me, I’m an idiot. New film maker here and I have no clue wtf I’m doing.

[@madelaineadam6620]

@@iphoneographers WAIT! I got it!!!!

[@BrianSchwartz]

Curious. If you wanted to connect an XLR mic to the transmitter, which one would you recommend? I have tried a few of those XLR to 1/8 adapters, never got great performance unless I went via a recorder like the H4N. Thanks for the video.

[@iphoneographers]

Really think you just need to test it. We have not used an XLR mic yet with it. But, we have a cable that is XLR to 3.5mm and it works really well. The main issue is most XLR mics need power. So you just need to make sure it’s one that takes batteries since you can’t send phantom power. Our plan is to use something like the Rode SmartLav most of the time.

[@Rex-2023]

sunday driver😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂You are crazy😂😂😂

[@danieladam9154]

I bought almost every gear you recommend, but I still have a problem with the RODE Video Micro. When I cut, the humming noise is still very loud or appears when there is a cut. Is there any way to get rid of it and have clear audio? Its the same when the mic is as close as possible to a speaking person. Please help 😬

[@iphoneographers]

Are you using Automatic Gain Correction? If so it can raise the noise floor in between voices or whatever you’re recording. Try turning that off and set the levels manually. Referring to using Filmic Pro... If that’s not the case then there might be a preamp issue or a cable problem. That mic is actually quite good and should provide clean audio (as long as you’re in a quiet location of course too) so might need to get it replaced.

[@danieladam9154]

I do, but whenever I cut (using basic apps on Iphone 7 like Abobe clip) there is always *plop* sound between every take. Maybe its the app or bad audio settings..

[@danieladam9154]

ANYWAY, I consider to buy RODE wireless go, which leads me to another question: Is it good for making short movies?

[@zagolaj]

Why don’t I see the sound meter bars?

[@iphoneographers]

iPhone X or later.

[@zagolaj]

@@iphoneographers Thanks

[@BrianTownsendFundy]

Now, how about a stereo set up. Not through the headphone adapter, though.

[@iphoneographers]

There are some stereo mics out there. But they connect via the Lightning Port. Although believe there might be some Bluetooth options, too.

[@schauichmal]

I use an iPhone XR and Filmic Pro 6.10.9. with Rode Wirelss GO. Mic is not recognized and activitated, does not work. What‘s the problem?

[@iphoneographers]

Most likely the patch cable. Make sure it’s the right one or not faulty.

[@schauichmal]

Using the original cable from Rode. I wrote to support. We will see. Thanks.

[@schauichmal]

Hi, I found the mistake. You need to use the additional adapter for lighting together with the jack plug...pretty silly of me.

[@iphoneographers]

Glad you figured it out! :)

[@TheHenryclifford]

@@schauichmal Can you explain further? I have this exact same problem

[@brettjones4300]

How is it with wind noise ?

[@iphoneographers]

Pretty good especially if you use the furry wind shield (it comes with two of them although didn’t use them in this video).

[@Daniel-rz3fl]

Can I run 3-4 transmitters off one receiver?

[@iphoneographers]

No. One transmitter to one receiver.

[@Daniel-rz3fl]

iPhoneographers thank you. I found some videos of two mics working using a splitter but not three.

[@iphoneographers]

Running two wired mics into one transmitter? Guess that could work with a splitter. Haven’t tried that, but wirelessly Rode uses a 1-to-1 connection. Have seen others out there though that will allow multiple mics to send to one receiver.

[@harrycash8713]

How would you use it with a gimbal

[@iphoneographers]

You could add a cold shoe mount to the bottom of the handle and attach the receiver there.

[@harrycash8713]

@@iphoneographers and then what use a cable to the phone will it work with a cable on a gimbal

[@AtortAerials]

You should have said what to choose on audio settings meaning front or back, etc. that’s what I’m trying to figure out you skipped right past that.

[@iphoneographers]

Are you talking about FiLMiC Pro? It doesn’t matter when you’re using a wireless mic. That’s only for the built-in internal mics.

[@AtortAerials]

@@iphoneographers yes Filmic Pro. I think I found the answer…I’m talking about when using the Wireless Go’s I have the 2’s now….u can select in app the audio mic to use….front back, etc. and I didn’t know which mic was which. Apparently when you connect the Wireless Go’s it automatically selects the correct one but they are presumptuous to think everyone is going to know that. RØDE doesn’t mention this because they not going to talk about Filmic Pro and other app usage and Filmic Pro didn’t seem to address it either. So the answer is plug in mics and open Filmic app and done and chosen automatically.

[@iphoneographers]

To clarify, those settings only apply to the iPhone built-in mics. When you plug an external mic in the built-in mics no longer work, so those settings don’t matter. But when not using an external mic you can choose which internal iPhone mic you want the app to use. The most common is back, which is on the lens mount side. So using any external mics including wireless just ignore those settings.

[@AtortAerials]

@@iphoneographers thanks now I know was driving me nuts. 🤪

[@tc3imagery]

I guess it doesn't matter too much, but I think you're footages are off - unless your parking spaces allow for 20'+ long cars, and a 15 story building laying down could fit between your camera and your final parking space ;-) But, thanks for the test - much appreciated!

[@akernoutdoors9282]

Believe it or not we did a test on the Wireless Go and if you turned and were looking at the camera we had perfect audio at 320 yards! Not feet, yards! Unreal for such a small mic!

[@iphoneographers]

Oh wow, that’s cool!

[@akernoutdoors9282]

iPhoneographers yea its in our latest video Camera Bag 2020 and mic test video if you want to check it out. Thanks!

[@Jc-si6pj]

What about mic-ing up more than three people? How would I go about doing that with one transmitter.

[@iphoneographers]

You can’t. :) You would need a transmitter (with mic) & receiver for each person. Then you would need a mixer to get it into the app or camera.

[@JacReviewsStuff]

Did you knock over the tripod on purpose for drama?

[@iphoneographers]

Yes. :)

[@hickehelbro]

The glass destroys the wireless signal. You should try this with free air.

[@iphoneographers]

Right, that was the point. :)

[@elliotstern8582]

the opening was incredibly stupid.